PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Svane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pedro Svane has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Svane
vs
Tyson

188 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pedro Svane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tank Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Svane manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tyson on his heels. He'll look to pass Tyson's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tyson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Svane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Svane is controlling him.
Svane trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyson trying to keep a closed guard but Svane is proving a slippery customer.
Svane trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tyson goes for a double leg but Svane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Svane continues to drive forward.

Svane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Svane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tyson somewhat.
Tyson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyson lands a high kick!

Svane closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tyson did well to prevent Svane getting side control.

Svane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Svane wants to take a breather but Tyson is having none of it.
Tyson is controlling Svane's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Svane looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson tries to roll over but Svane keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svane wants to pass to mount but Tyson is defending the position.

Svane is working for a submission of some sort.
Svane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson keeps working.
Tyson wants to control but Svane is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svane wants to control but Tyson is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svane stalling.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Tyson closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Svane manages to get underhooks.
Pedro Svane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Tyson.

Svane breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tyson.

Tyson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Svane's guard.
Tyson passes Svane's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Svane is looking for a sweep. Tyson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Svane actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson trying to pass the guard but Svane defending well.
Tyson is just content to waste time from the top position. Svane takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyson wants to get up but he can't break Svane's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tyson is fighting to break Svane's control of his arms but Svane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Svane is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pedro Svane will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Svane gets the takedown into side control.

Svane swings around for an armbar but Tyson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Svane's guard.
Svane is trying to keep Tyson in close.

Svane has his foot on Tyson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tyson works his way back into a safe position though.

Svane has his foot on Tyson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tyson works his way back into a safe position though.
Tyson wants to control from the top but Svane keeps moving.
Tyson postures up.
Tyson passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson tries to advance to mount but Svane denies him.
Tyson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Svane is trying to get back to half guard.
Tyson working away.

Tyson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Svane to his feet.
Svane tries for a takedown but Tyson circles away easily

and Tyson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Svane's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Svane keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.

Svane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tank Tyson has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svane keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Svane keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tyson looking to pass the guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tank Tyson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Svane shoots in looking for a takedown but Tyson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Svane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Tyson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Svane's guard.
Tyson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Svane keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tyson wants to get up but he can't break Svane's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tyson trying to control but Svane is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tank Tyson.
Svane dives in and grabs Tyson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tyson pushes down on Svane's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Svane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svane shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense.

Tyson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Svane!

Tyson stands up and beckons Svane to his feet.
Tyson tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Tyson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Svane, pushing him back against the cage.
Tyson fails to pull guard.
Svane tries to throw a body punch but Tyson avoids it by throwing Svane back against the cage.
Svane avoiding damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyson is looking to take this one to the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson wants to break free but Svane has control.
Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Svane controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Tyson darts in looking for a takedown but Svane gets double underhooks and turns Tyson into the cage.
Tyson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Tyson jumps guard and drags Svane to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Svane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Svane from controlling successfully.

Svane drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tyson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tyson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tyson!
Tyson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Svane keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svane looking for a sweep but Tyson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tyson thowing shots but they're missing.
Tyson trying to control but Svane is having none of it.
Svane looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Tyson looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svane is squirming around, avoiding Tyson's attempts to control the action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Svane working to try and regain half guard.
Svane tries to lock up and control but Tyson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tyson thowing shots but they're missing.
Svane really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries to control but Svane wriggling away.
Tyson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Svane working to try and regain half guard.
Svane is working hard here to advance position.
Tyson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Tyson controlling from the full mount.
Svane is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svane tries to lock up and control but Tyson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tyson looking to control but Svane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Tyson working for a submission but Svane is keeping him at bay.
Svane is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tank Tyson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tyson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank Tyson!